Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher has a new book out, Inquiry-based Teaching with PBL: 34 Lesson Plans. This book includes 34 lesson plans as well as discussion on inquiry-based teaching strategies: The Inquiry-based Teacher. Here are a few screenshots from the book: Click to view slideshow. The Inquiry-based Classroom. Big Huge Labs.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Throughout my journey in educational technology, both as a former teacher and as a researcher, I’ve encountered a myriad of ways in which iPads are being utilized to enhance the educational experience. iPad Protective Case Safety first!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this article, I’ll delve into some of the best apps and platforms for creating interactive ebooks specifically designed for iPads, drawing from both my research and hands-on experience in the field of educational technology. Book Creator This is an incredibly intuitive app that’s great for both teachers and students.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the digital age, the iPad has emerged as a versatile tool for writers, blending the portability of a notebook with the advanced functionality of a computer. When paired with a keyboard , the iPad transforms into a powerful writing device, suitable for everything from quick note-taking to drafting entire novels.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 10, 2023

Any media is capable of that--from books and plays to video games--and yes, apps. The post 25 Of The Best iPad Apps To Promote Creativity In Students appeared first on TeachThought. Can apps actually promote creativity in students?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 8, 2017

Today Kyle Taylor @kyletaylor13 and his school have implemented iPads with Google Classroom and are saving half (yes, I said half) of what it previously cost to set up a classroom with technology. Today, learn all about their decision making process and how teachers are using iPads and Google classroom to teach. Listen Now.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 2. Flowkey Flowkey is another great piano learning app for iPad. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 3. Compatibility: iPhone/iPad / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+ 5.

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SpeechTechie

JULY 20, 2022

When the iPad came out in 2010, I was skeptical. The App Store filled with apps designed for SLPs (still relevant also) and schools invested in carts and equipping all their staff with an iPad. Apple still pumps out new iPads but there is much less talk about them. The newest iPads are relatively inexpensive at $329.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Sean’s book is Teaching over Testing. Enter the contest to win a copy of the book. Opening Graphic. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Karen Lirenman ( @ KLirenman ) and Kristen Wideen ( @ mrswideen ) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom, Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom. The problem with iPads is there are so many apps and so many choices. Book Creator. innovatewithipad.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Sponsored by Book Creator, All Opinions My Own From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Book Creator has long been a favorite app on the iPad, and now it’s available for Google Chrome. Post sponsored by Book Creator. Right now, my students are creating books about their heroes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. My external battery charger died and my iPad ran out of juice on the flight home. Here are some ideas: I teach online classes so my transition is well-established by now. What should last nine hours turns out to be two.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2016

You’ll likely read many blogs and books, follow maker educators through social media, and attend webinars and workshops. By now you have probably heard about makerspaces, and you might even want to create one in your library or classroom (or even in your own home!). At first, just knowing where to start can seem overwhelming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 22, 2015

I’ve read several nonscientific studies that concluded students type equally well whether they use iPads or traditional keyboards ( click here ; scroll to ‘ Keyboarding: iPad vs. Traditional’ ). If I’m not using the keyboard, it can fold under the iPad out of the way, allowing me to use the iPad as a tablet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 24, 2023

Quick, safe spots to send your students for research ( click here for updates ) : BrainPop –with the BrainPop characters, a launchpad to curiosity CoolKidFacts –kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzes–all 100% suitable for children Dimensions –academic research geared for college-level Fact Monster –help with homework and facts Google Earth (..)

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EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 15, 2016

I recently became a ‘ Book Creator Ambassador ‘ If you want any support or guidance about this fantastic app, contact me ! Click here for a previous article I wrote about Book Creator. Have you used Book Creator? Tagged: apps , apps for education , education , ipad apps , ipads , learning , teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

With all the time students and teachers are spending with iPads, Turnitin Feedback Studio ‘s new iPad app is a welcome addition to their toolkits. Key features include: Free app for students: Students can now submit and view assignments from their iPad and then view Similarity Reports, instructor feedback, and grades.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 25, 2017

Creating Customized VR Experiences: While the library of Google Expeditions is growing and the content is exceptionally helpful to get started in the world of virtual reality in the classroom, classroom teachers can create custom virtual reality experiences for their students with a combination of: Book Creator , 360Cities and Roundme.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thanksgiving edu-websites–CybraryMan Thanksgiving Games Thanksgiving games and puzzles Thanksgiving games–Quia Thanksgiving Lesson Plans Thanksgiving Wordsearch Turkey Templates — activities in Google Slides If you’re an iPad school, try one of these: Berenstein Bears Give Thanks Primary Games –games, coloring books, more (..)

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Book Creator has long been a stellar app / webtool and recently I discovered that they have templates to "remix." You can add templates to your app and do a collaborative work on your iPad among students, or if in a Chromebook environment your free account will allow you to share with students' Google accounts easily.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 13, 2019

After writing about the best books for teachers and parents to learn and explore the world of autism, we are introducing you to this collection of some good iPad apps to help autistic kids 'learn,read more

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 30, 2019

You’ve just been given the opportunity to use an iPad with your class and you have no idea how you should use it. With so much negative information surrounding the use of technology in schools why were you given an iPad to use with your students? However, by adding an iPad into the mix you are making that good practice even better.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 2, 2010

Yesterday after receiving my iPad I quickly reached out to my PLN for some suggestions on which apps to download. iBooks : Download and read books. World Book: Today in History : History information when you want it. apps educational technology iPad Opinion' I will provide a brief description of each if warranted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Morphi — for iPads, Mac, Windows. Coloring Book (apps). Thanksgiving coloring book. Image Edited? Check here. 3D Modeling (app). Sculpt+ –free app. Tinkercad –another great app from Autodesk. Animations (apps). Doink Animation. Doink Greenscreen. Sketchbook Motion –add movement to art. Stop Motion Studio. Lesson Plans.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

To prevent this, teachers try approaches such as summer book reports, but students complain they intrude on their summer time. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. These aren’t print–these are digital, on an iPad, a desktop, or a mobile device.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 2, 2018

Book Creator was launched in 2011. Now, 7 years later, a staggering 1 million books are made per month! What is Book Creator? Book Creator, as the title suggests, is an app which allows you to create your own books. Try it for free, using their app: ‘ Book Creator One ’. What are the key features?

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Our makerspace collaboration with UGA is on hold, but that gives us a new opportunity to begin our student book budget project early. The student book budget team is a group of 3rd-5th graders who use our book fair profits to purchase new books for the library. For the most part, they did.

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SpeechTechie

MARCH 22, 2020

One of my favorite topics is using picture books and apps in contextual conjunction in language intervention , and in this post I want to let you know about an app that IS picture books (chapter books too). So, for a source of books "at your fingertips," give Epic! Check out Epic!- Hawkins, E.M., & & Roller, C.M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Brett Bigham has created a way to use books to help special needs and young children prepare to go to new places. You can even make books for kids (or some older students might be able to as well.) Ability books for those with special needs. Helping Autistic Students Travel by Making Books. I’d make a book.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

With the start of the new school year, Book Creator for iOS has launched an incredible update to an already versatile app. Students and teachers can now add just about ANYTHING into a book. My colleague, Greg Kulowiec, may have termed the phrase “App Smash,” but Book Creator has taken it to a new level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2015

Q: I have a video on my classroom computer I want to use on my iPad. A: There are ways to do that–email it to your iPad, open through DropBox–but those have issues: emailing requires extra steps and time you may not have. I use Carbonite to make data available to my iPad. They’re always brief and always focused.

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The Mobile Native

MAY 11, 2014

Only One iPad in the Classroom? iPad Apps Separated by Subject Area 3. iPad and iPod Resources 4. The 55 Best Free Educational Apps for iPad 5. 15 Literacy Apps to Create Books on the iPad 6. 23 Ways to Use the iPad in a PBL Classroom 7. Middle School iPad Apps 8. 32 iPad Tips and Tricks 14.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Book Creator. Book Writer- -write books on an iPad; view in iBooks (fee) (app). Comic Book! Shutterfly Photostory –self-published student books (app). StoryJumper –build a book. Adobe Voice –Show your story; free. Create a story. StoryBird —-storytelling with art–beautiful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2015

Q: Typing on the iPad keyboard is slow. A: Here’s one time-saving tip: IPads and most Smartphones will add a period (which inconveniently is on the second screen) if you double-space. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 16, 2017

One of my favorite iPad apps for use in the classroom is Book Creator. Recently, however, I’ve been using Book Creator for a different purpose: I have discovered that it can be a page or image creator on my iPad. . Once my page is designed, I can export that single page out of the book.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 3, 2017

April 3, 2017 After writing about the best books for teachers and parents to learn and explore the world of autism, we are introducing you to this collection of some good iPad apps to help.read more.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Popplet is a mind mapping app on the iPad to get students creating digital mind maps with links, videos, and images. Students can add their own drawings and pictures from the iPad.

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